National Fisherman

Alaska

Hatchery-reared fish typically comprise one-third of Alaska's total salmon catch and value, even in bad years. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Alaska’s 2024 salmon hatcheries, catches, values plummet

Laine Welch

Photo courtesy of Alaska SeaLife Center

Judge rejects lawsuit for new Bering Sea pollock review

Nathan Strout

The Pacific halibut fishery kicks off today, March 20, 2025, in regions spanning from the West Coast and British Columbia to the far reaches of Alaska's Bering Sea. Photo courtesy of NOAA Fisheries

Pacific halibut fishery opens to reduced catches

Laine Welch

Alaska pollock. NMFS photo.

USDA gives $4.5 million for Alaska seafood international marketing

NF Staff

Decades-old federal policies restricting access to fisheries have left Native-owned fleets struggling to stay afloat; the town of Angoon, AK, is an example. Photo courtesy of Alaska.org

Native fleets diminished by fishing limits- is change possible?

NF Staff

Northline Seafood announces its return as a buyer for the 2025 Bristol Bay salmon season. Photo courtesy of Caitlin Blaisdell

Northline Seafoods back for 2025 Bristol Bay season

NF Staff

An undated photo of a group of sperm whales in Alaska waters. Photo courtesy of NOAA Fisheries

Man sentenced to prison for attempted killing of sperm whale

Carli Stewart

F/V Kaia. Photo courtesy of the Velsko family

Redefining Alaska’s seafood legacy

Erik Velsko

Recent personnel changes within the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) have cast doubt on the scientific assessments crucial for managing fish stocks in the region. Photo courtesy of Joshua Roper/ ASMI

Federal shakeup sparks uncertainty for Pacific fisheries

NF Staff

Photo courtesy of XtraTuf / The Velsko Family

One fishing family's fight for a better future

Erik Velsko

AMCC acknowledged the news of the NOAA cuts, which are expected to have significant repercussions for Alaskans, mainly fishermen. Photo by T. Schneider

NOAA cuts raise concern for the AK fishing industry

Carli Stewart